A sudden change in weather triggered by a western disturbance brought strong winds, rain and hailstorms to parts of Uttar Pradesh on Saturday, disrupting normal life and causing damage in several districts, including Kanpur. The India Meteorological Department said such conditions are likely to persist in the short term, with further spells of rain and thunderstorms expected.

The weather shift followed days of intense heat, with temperatures crossing 35°C. By Saturday evening, dark clouds gathered over Kanpur, bringing relief from the heat but also leading to strong storms, hail and gusty winds exceeding 50 km/h in some areas. Srinagar Weather Forecast and Update: Advisory Issued as Rain, Thunderstorms and Gusty Winds Expected Today.

Kanpur Weather Today: Storms Disrupt Normal Life

The sudden storm uprooted trees and led to traffic disruptions across parts of the city. Vehicles were stranded due to dust storms and fallen debris, while power supply was affected in several localities. Authorities reported damage to houses, with roofs partially blown off in some areas. Parked vehicles were also damaged due to falling trees and walls.

Kanpur Weather Live Map on Windy

Hailstorm Hits Farmers Hard

The impact of the weather was particularly severe in rural areas. Reports from Ghatampur tehsil indicated significant damage to standing wheat crops due to hailstorms that lasted around 20 minutes. Farmers also expressed concern over potential losses to vegetables and fruit crops, raising fears of financial strain in the coming weeks. Earthquake in Jammu and Kashmir: Moderate Tremors Jolt Kashmir Valley, Residents Rush Out of Homes in Panic; No Damage Reported So Far.

According to the India Meteorological Department, the current conditions are linked to an active western disturbance affecting northern India. Weather expert Dr. SN Sunil Pandey said cloudy skies and light rainfall may continue until April 5, leading to a drop in temperatures by 2 to 4 degrees Celsius. This is expected to bring temporary relief from the recent heatwave conditions.

The IMD has issued an alert warning of strong winds and further rain in the coming hours. Local authorities have advised residents to remain cautious and avoid unnecessary travel during adverse weather. Officials also urged people to stay indoors during storms and be alert to falling trees, loose structures and power disruptions.

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